Carriage House Theater (541 Third St. in Ann Arbor), a community theater troupe, will host a 2014 season kickoff reception on Thursday, June 12 at 10 p.m., following the opening night performance of "Phedre."

"​Phedre" - by Jean Racine and translated by Ted Hughes - tells the story of the wife of Theseus, who suffers from an all-consuming desire for her stepson, Hippolytus, that eats away at her very soul, driving her to madness and sorrow. Hippolytus struggles with his own feelings for the daughter of an enemy that threatens everything he believes. It all comes to head when Theseus, long missing, returns to find his family in disarray.

Showtimes are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m., June 12-21. Parking is free on all surrounding streets during the evenings and weekends. $10 is the suggested donation for all regular performances; no advance reservations. The house opens 15 minutes prior to the beginning of every show, and seats are first come, first served. (If you are travelling from a significant distance for one performance or otherwise need special accommodations, write to contact@carriagehousetheatre.org.)